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A black kite lay helpless on the tracks at Okhla Bird Sanctuary metro station, its left wing injured so badly that it could not move. Passengers and staff watched the bird struggle, knowing it would not survive without help. The metro control room wasted no time and reached out for rescue support. The Wildlife SOS team rushed in, gently lifted the frightened kite, and carried it to safety. Thanks to their quick action, the bird now has a chance to heal and fly again. ALSO READ: Meteor or Space Debris? India talks about sky mystery as Wahab first to capture…

Dr Khalid Raza of Jamia bags award for his AI-driven biomedical research. Read the report: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is proud to announce a historic dual recognition at the prestigious India Research Excellence – Citation Awards 2025, organised by Clarivate (Web of Science). In the individual category, Dr. Khalid Raza, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, received the award for Research Excellence in Interdisciplinary Sciences for his pioneering contributions to Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biology, Drug Discovery, and AI-driven Biomedical Research. His research has significantly advanced the integration of machine learning and bioinformatics, enabling novel insights into genetics, genomics, and precision…

A decomposed body of a 65-year-old woman was found in her apartment at Ghaffar Manzil in Jamia Nagar on Sunday night, sending shockwaves through the locality. The grim discovery left residents disturbed, as what appeared to be an ordinary day turned into a scene of tragedy and despair. FOLLOW THE OKHLATIMES CHANNEL ON WHATSAPP Inside the flat, police also found the woman’s husband, a retired music teacher from Jamia Millia Islamia, Siraz Khan aged 70 years, lying in a critical condition. He was immediately rushed to hospital for treatment. Their son, who was present in the house throughout, added another…

A woman’s decomposed body has been found inside a flat, in suspicious circumstances in Jamia Nagar, according to media report. According to police, the body appears to be two or three days old when found. When police reached the spot, it found that the deceased mentally ill son was found sitting near the body. ALSO READ: Meteor or Space Debris? India talks about sky mystery as Wahab first to capture rare fiery streak in Shaheen Bagh After receiving the information, police reached the spot and started investigation. The reason behind the death is yet not known. Police is awaiting post-mortem…

Some Jamia Millia Islamia students have given a call for protest on Monday against the “assault on a girl student” during a protest march to mark 17 years of the Batla House encounter on Friday. According to a poster doing the round, students are demanding the “resignation of the Security Advisor”. The poster said: “Appoint any professor as Security Advisor. Demonstration against campus brutality. A female student was dragged on the concrete road for over 10 metres by security guards inside the campus. Students were further forcibly dragged and handed over to police. Students are not criminals. Boycott classes.” Another…

Meteor or Space Debris? India talks about sky mystery as Wahab first to capture rare fiery streak in Shaheen Bagh. Read the report here as the OT speaks with the person who saw it first and grabbed a video. A mysterious streak of light, resembling a rocket shooting skyward, lit up the skyline over Shaheen Bagh on Friday night, leaving residents both stunned and bewildered. The luminous trail was reportedly visible across Delhi and its surrounding areas, sparking curiosity and speculation. ALSO READ: H-1B Visa 2025: 8 essential things Indians must know about US work visa after ₹88 lakh fee…

H-1B Visa 2025 explained: From ₹88 lakh fee hike to renewals and exemptions, here are 8 key things Indians must know about US work visa rules. On September 19, 2025, the US dropped a big shocker which had the potential to hit the Indians the hardest. Under the new H-1B Visa 2025 move, Donald Trump Administration announced the rolling out of a new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications, which earlier was as low as $1,000 depending on the company size. The H-1B Visa 2025 policy is to ensure that companies prioritise hiring qualified US workers. Since returning to…

Every India students nourish a dream to work in America. That dream appears to have been hit hard after US President Donald Trump announced a steep increase in the H-1B visa fee, setting it at $100,000 annually (around Rs 88 lakh) per worker. Until now, most H-1B applicants paid $215 in fees, along with an additional $750. In some cases, depending on company size and job category, the cost could climb beyond $5,000. The latest hike in H-1B visa fee pushes the fee to nearly 20 to 100 times higher translating to just under ₹9 million (₹90 lakh) at the…

The backlash in India has begun following US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented hike in H-1B visa fees, soaring to a staggering $100,000 (approximately ₹88 lakh) annually up from the previous $1,000–$5,000 range. Announced as part of the Administration’s broader crackdown on immigration, this move is set to strike a severe blow to Indian professionals, who have long dominated the H-1B programme with a commanding 71 per cent share, while China holds the second spot at 11 per cent. The day after Trump signed the proclamation, reactions from industry leaders, IT professionals, and policy experts in India started pouring in, reflecting…

The Trump administration move to hike H-1B worker visas has come as a bolt from the blue for big tech companies and a large number of Indians who work there. The Friday announcement by US President Donald Trump in which he signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 (over Rs 88 lakh) fee on H-1B visa applicants is being looked as latest efforts of further tightening screw on immigration. Though Trump’s new $100,000 annual fee on each H-1B visa, effective September 21, is to hit Indians the hardest as they account for 71 per cent of the 85,000 visas issued every…